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Max Ernst
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Ernst
- Oiseaux en Péril (not in Spies & Leppien)
- etching and aquatint with collage
- each plate: approx. 305 by 255mm 12 by 10in
- each sheet: approx. 545 by 420mm 21 1/2 by 16 1/2 in
The suite, comprising seven (of the eight) etchings and aquatints printed in colours, with collage, 1975, each signed in pencil, numbered XXVIII/XXX (proofs aside from the edition of 100 on Arches), on japon nacré, published by Georges Visat, Paris, contained in the original Arches paper covers
Condition
With full margins (a deckle edge at right and bottom), in good condition, a soft crease at the upper left of each sheet corner, occasional off-printing on the verso, two sheets with a small paper imperfection in the lower left margin, two other sheets with a fox mark in the margins or verso, unframed. The paper covers discolored.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."